Homeownership for Heroes · Anderson County
First-time homebuyer help in Anderson County, Tennessee
Anderson County, about 82,000 people, has Clinton as its seat and Oak Ridge as its biggest city.
Buying a first home in Anderson County
Three public districts serve the county: Anderson County Schools, Oak Ridge Schools and Clinton City Schools. Full-time K-12 teachers in any of them fit.
Oak Ridge Police, Clinton Police and the Anderson County Sheriff's Office are the main law enforcement employers. Oliver Springs, Rocky Top and Norris homes all count.
Anderson's limit is identical to Knox and Blount, so moving between these three counties doesn't change your income ceiling.
Anderson County income and price limits
| Income, 1–2 people | Income, 3+ people | Purchase price limit |
|---|---|---|
| $103,700 | $119,255 | $500,000 |
Anderson County's limit is $103,700 for 1-2 people and $119,255 for 3 or more. See the statewide limits or estimate what you can afford.
Other down payment help in Anderson County
We did not find a current Anderson County-specific program. Statewide options still apply: see every program in Tennessee.
Homebuyer education near Anderson County
Most down payment programs require a homebuyer education class before closing. These HUD-approved agencies near Anderson County offer homebuyer classes or pre-purchase counseling:
| Agency | City | Distance | Services | Languages | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Area Urban League | Knoxville | 19 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
| Knox Housing Partnership, Incorporated Dba Homesource East Tennessee | Knoxville | 19 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English, Spanish | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| Clinch-Powell Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc | Rutledge | 40 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
Source: HUD housing counseling agency list. Not every class is accepted by every program.
Who can use the program in Anderson County
Eligible local employers include:
- Anderson County Schools
- Oak Ridge Schools
- Clinton City Schools
- Oak Ridge Police Department
- Clinton Police Department
- Anderson County Sheriff's Office
Oak Ridge and Clinton officers qualify as local law enforcement. See every eligible role.
Anderson County questions
What's the Oak Ridge income limit?
$103,700 (1-2) and $119,255 (3+).
Do Oak Ridge Schools teachers qualify?
Yes, full-time K-12 teachers qualify.
Can I use Heroes in Norris?
Yes, Norris is in Anderson County; the same rules and limit apply.
Other areas: Shelby County, Davidson County, Knox County, Hamilton County, Rutherford County, Williamson County, Montgomery County, Sumner County. All counties.
